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Belgium players celebrate Lukaku goal with Donald Trump dance after beating US
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Belgium players celebrate Lukaku goal with Donald Trump dance after beating US

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
  • Belgian players celebrated Romelu Lukaku's goal with a dance mimicking U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals.

Belgium has eliminated the United States from the 2026 World Cup, securing a decisive 4-1 victory in the Round of 16 match held in Seattle. In a moment that captured attention, Belgian players celebrated Romelu Lukaku's goal with a distinctive dance, imitating the signature moves of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The match itself was overshadowed by off-field controversies, including allegations that U.S. President Donald Trump had contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn a suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The Belgian Football Federation and UEFA had reportedly protested this situation, citing concerns about the integrity of the sport.

Despite the surrounding drama, Belgium emerged as the clear winner, ending the tournament run of the last remaining host nation. The European side is now set to face Spain in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Friday at 3:00 PM local time in Los Angeles.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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